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Russian President Vladimir Putin was sworn in to a second four-year term in office. Putin vowed to serve his nation after placing his hand on Russia's constitution before 1,700 witnesses.
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Key Japan Minister Resigns
Japan's chief cabinet secretary resigned after a pension scandal. Yasuo Fukuda was a close adviser to the prime minister, and even seen as possible successor.
Israel "Finances" Illegal outposts
Israel's Housing Ministry has spent millions of dollars on unauthorized construction in the West Bank, a government report said, leading the attorney general to impose a new way of monitoring settlement spending. Palestinian legislature fired a high-ranki
UN Starts Talks on New Iraqi Resolution
UN Security Council members begin informal talks on a resolution in support of a new Iraqi provisional government and the problematic status of US forces, when the US-led occupation officially ends on June 30.But no text will be circulated at the late aft
Georgia's Leader Victorious After Rebel Withdraws
Celebrations erupted in the Adzhara region of Georgia early Thursday after its rebellious leader fled in what President Mikhail Saakashvili hailed as the first step to unifying the country. Thousands had massed on the streets of the regional capital, Batu
Prison Head Apologizes for Iraqi Abuse
The chief of US-run prisons in Iraq apologized Wednesday for the "illegal or unauthorized acts" committed by soldiers at the Abu Ghraib prison. Photographs circulated earlier showing Iraqi prisoners were abused by smiling American guards.
Bush to Appeal Arabs in Abuse Row
US President George Bush is to appear on Arab TV channels on Wednesday in an attempt to regain trust after US forces were caught in an abuse scandal. Photographs have emerged showing inmates at the Abu Ghraib prison near Baghdad stripped naked and humilia
Israeli Army Destroys 8 Gaza Buildings
The Israeli army demolished eight buildings in the Gaza Strip early Wednesday, prompting clashes that left a Palestinian man dead. The army said the operations were in reaction to a Palestinian ambush in Gaza on Sunday that killed a pregnant Jewish settle
Iraqis Accuse British Troops of Unlawful Killing
Lawyers for 14 Iraqi families who allege their relatives were unlawfully killed by British troops in post-war Iraq took their case to London's High Court. The Ministry of Defence refuses to accept responsibility for the deaths but the families' lawyer, Ph
Odessa Hosts Body Art Carnival
The Ukrainian city of Odessa hosts the 3rd edition of the International Body Art Carnival. More than 100 artists ran high their fantasies in painting all-over the bodies of some 200 models.
European Parliament Welcomes New MEPs
The European Parliament welcomed the EU's 10 new member states with an official ceremony on Monday. In its last plenary session before the June European Parliament elections and the first sitting of the enlarged European Parliament, speeches will be held
UN Expresses Concern over Abuse
The United Nations issued a statement late Monday expressing serious concern about the reports of torture of Iraqis by US and British forces. The UN special investigator on torture, Theo van Boven, said that the culprits must be punished and that victims
Ex-Diplomats Call for US Revision of Israeli Support
Former US diplomats and government officials have started collecting signatures on a letter calling to President George W. Bush to reconsider his support for Israel.
Sasser Takes Over Internet
A new computer worm has snarled thousands of computers around the world, causing Internet traffic to slow. Unlike many computer viruses, the Sasser worm doesn't come in the form of an e-mail attachment.
Aznar Admits Madrid Bomb Failings
Former Spanish prime minister admitted he may have been distracted from the threat posed by Islamic militants by his fight against ETA. Jose Maria Aznar's party was ejected from power only days after Islamists blew up trains in Madrid, killing 191.
Poland Marks Constitution Day
Poland celebrated its Constitutional Day, just a day after President Aleksander Kwasniewski officially designated former deputy premier and finance minister Marek Belka as prime minister. Belka's appointment is still to be approved by the 460-seat lower h
Mexico, Peru in Diplomatic Row with Cuba
Mexico and Peru announced they would pull out their ambassadors from Cuba following scornful remarks by President Fidel Castro. Mexico, once Cuba's firm ally in Latin America, accused Cuba in interference in its domestic affairs.
US Base Attacked in Najaf
An American military base in Najaf came under fire on Monday. Reports say ten people died in the attack.
US Celebrate Hostage Escape
The US are celebrating the escape of an American hostage from Iraqi militants. Truck driver Thomas Hamill, 43, somehow managed to slip out of the building where he was kept, and dashed to a US patrol some 65 kilometers from Baghdad.
Likud Rejects Sharon's Gaza Pullout Plan
Ariel Sharon's ruling Likud party rejected his plan to withdraw unilaterally from the Gaza Strip in a referendum held on Sunday. A total of 59.
Sasser Virus Affects Cyberspace
A new internet worm that attacks computers with certain Microsoft operating systems by shutting them down is spreading rapidly and is expected to culminate on Monday when people return to work. The Sasser worm typically shuts down the computer, then autom
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